LIVE FROM SEMA: Aquavit Overload

Oct 1, 2009

LAS VEGAS – Volvo's C30 compact hatchback isn't even on the market yet. But it didn't take long for the Swedish automaker to send a few off to get tuned for SEMA. Tuning house Evolve created the most radical one—and one of our favorite vehicles at the show. Virtually none of the original drivetrain remains untouched. The inline 5-cylinder is now a twin-turbo packing 507 hp and routed through a Haldex all-wheel drive system. The widebody transforms the C30 from a merely attractive compact car to an aggressive sports car. The whole package reminds us of a modern day Renault R5. Neat. —Ben Stewart

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